TOILET PAPER
Swiping the office toilet paper rolls is pretty much the lowest of the low, most of us would agree. This is especially problematic in winter when people use toilet paper for Kleenex if they don’t have any on hand. ‘There have been times where I took some from the bathroom but only after having made sure there was more in the stall,’ says Backe, who says he’d never take an entire roll. ‘I don’t want to be that guy.’
TRADE SHOW TCHOTCHKES
For some people, attending trade shows is as much about collecting the giveaways as it is about seeing new products and listening to lectures. Such is the case for Amanda Austin, founder of Little Shop of Miniatures. ‘I’ve found that everyone gets a little klepto at trade shows and conferences,’ she says. ‘Exhibitors usually have freebies—candy, pens, keychains, and other fun tchotchkes. It’s not uncommon to see people swipe more than a few of these! I also see people take several bags of chips and bottled water when they are left out buffet-style at events.’
